Well-baby oral health evaluation-A review
Abstract
Well baby checkup at an early age helps to diagnose and manage oral health problems which can improve children overall health and well-being. The first dental visit of the child indicates the awareness of the parents about the importance of well-baby oral health checkup irrespective of dental problem. Widespread application of this preventive education protocol is required for parents to increase the awareness to take their children to the dentist within six months but no later than the child’s first birthday.
Keywords
Children, First visit, Oral health